TIPTONVILLE — A 65-year-old Illinois man drowned April 17 at Reelfoot Lake while trying to retrieve a drifting vessel, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.  Rufino …

Tennessee's March tax collections signal potential turbulence ahead for the state’s budget. Total state tax revenue for the month was down 4.16% compared to March 2024—a drop of $69.3 …

 The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has reopened the Washout access area along Highway 21 at Reelfoot Lake following a temporary closure due to flooding.  The area had been closed …

Beginning May 7, 2025, everyone must have a REAL ID or another approved federally-issued ID, such as a passport, to enter certain federal buildings, military bases, and nuclear power plants, or to …

4/21/25 Arraignment Silva Arturo - speeding 40/63, drivers license to be carried and exhibited, window tinted - abstract Caylan Drew Bargery - registration expired - dismissed, …

The following have been arrested and booked into the Lake County Jail. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 4/15/25 Shelby Payne 32, was arrested and charged with assault, …

DYERSBURG — Aspiring podcasters and content creators now have a new professional space to develop their projects. The Garage Podcast Studio, located at The Mill Workspace, is officially open …

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission finalized the 2025-26 hunting and trapping seasons during its two-day April meeting, concluding Friday. The Tennessee Wildlife …

TIPTONVILLE — LifeBeat Family Resource Center will host an open house May 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at LifeBeat Pregnancy Center, 120 Church Street. The community is invited to meet …

TIPTONVILLE — Seniors from across Lake County gathered at Reelfoot Lake State Park on April 22 for a special event celebrating Earth Day. Participants from Ridgely Senior Center, Signature …

TIPTONVILLE — Three Lake County High School CTE Academy students were honored for their outstanding representation at the recent Lake County Commissioners meeting. Amylase Ward, Naiman …

May 7 – Senior Finals for 1st period, 3rd/4th period, and 7th period. May 8 – Senior Finals for 2nd period and 6th period. May 9 – Senior Finals make-up day. May 13 …

RIDGELY — The Ridgely Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted April 10 to move forward with a pilot program for electronic-read water meters, a step taken in anticipation of potential grant funding. …

  Lake County High School recently honored the academic achievements of its top-performing students across all grade levels. The following students were named to the Top 10 for their respective …

NEWBERN — Northwest Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Newbern’s Farming Operations Technology program recently donated beautiful bedding plants to several organizations across …

The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission will review and approve recommendations for the 2025-26 hunting and trapping seasons during its April 24-25 meeting in Nashville. The Tennessee Wildlife …

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s most recent fishing report for Percy Priest Lake, dated March 26, highlights peak crappie activity as the fish have moved into shallow waters to spawn. …

Blake Holder, 17, a senior at Lake County High School, harvested this turkey on April 13. He is from Ridgely.

RIDGELY — Law enforcement responded to a report of a fight that escalated into gunfire on April 15 around 4 p.m. on Miller Street. According to witnesses, multiple shots were fired into the …